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Saint-Bruno councillor De Cotis acknowledges work of anonymous couple who cleaned up empty lot

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Saint-Bruno councillor De Cotis acknowledges work of anonymous couple who cleaned up empty lot

An anonymous couple from the Laval district of Saint-Bruno were publicly thanked on Friday by local city councillor David De Cotis who credited them with cleaning up a vacant lot on de Tolède St. that is owned by the city, but which has been left neglected for a long time.

This vacant lot owned by the City of Laval on de Tolède St. in the district of Saint-Bruno was cleaned up by two residents after being neglected for years by the city, says Councillor David De Cotis.

According to De Cotis, trash and discarded items were accumulating in the lot, until the couple decided to take it upon themselves over the past two years to return time and again to fill bag after bag with garbage until they had effectively turned it into a usable green space or park.

Along the way, added de Cotis, they went through no less than five pairs of work gloves and 300 garbage bags. He suggested that all that would be needed now to complete the park would be a bench or two and maybe a short footpath.

“Laval is fortunate to have citizens such as these to make our city more pleasant,” he said. He said the least the city could do now would be to maintain the lot properly, as should have been the case all along. The Laval News contacted the couple. While saying they didn’t mind having their picture posted online, they added that they preferred to remain anonymous.

CISSS de Laval declares ‘heat wave alert’ as temperature soars

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CISSS de Laval declares ‘heat wave alert’ as temperature soars

As the temperature in Laval and the Montreal region reached into the low 30s on Friday, officials at the CISSS de Laval declared a heat wave alert and implemented a plan designed to help people cope with the discomfort and potential dangers of soaring heat during the summertime.

Beat the heat, says the CISSS de Laval, by following their advice on how to stay cool during the heat wave.

The CISSS says it is implementing the following measures at its facilities in Laval:

• CISSS staff are phoning persons living at home who are regarded as vulnerable. Those who cannot be reached will be visited in person.

• The CISSS’s five CHSLDs have taken preliminary precautions to deal with the heat wave.

• New air conditioners and ventilation systems have been activated at the CHSLDs.

• Measures are being taken to: (1) increase hydration in CHSLD residents, and (2) moisten their skin through the application of wet compresses.

The CISSS says certain measures are also being taken to ensure the safety of the general population of Laval during the heat wave:

• The City of Laval has opened six water parks. Pools have also been opened.

• The city has opened some “cooling zones” in municipal buildings with air-conditioning.

The CISSS makes the following suggestions for staying cool and safe during the heat wave:

• Drink a lot of water before you grow thirsty.

• Spend as much time as possible in a cool area of your home.

• Take at least one cooling bath or shower each day, or dampen yourself down with water, even during the night.

• Close the curtains or blinds in your home during the day to keep out heat, and open them at night to let cool air in.

• Avoid beverages with high concentrations of caffeine, sugar or alcohol, as they will dehydrate your body.

• Cut down on physical work.

Laval opens pools and water parks to help cool residents during heat wave

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Laval opens pools and water parks to help cool residents during heat wave

Because of the heat wave that is currently rolling through the Laval and greater Montreal regions, as well as a heat alert issued by Laval’s director of public health, the city says it decided to open six water parks on Thursday, as well as seven swimming pools and three additional water parks starting on Saturday.

However, access to the facilities will be subject to strict sanitary rules because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The city says it has also decided to open special air-conditioned “cooling zones” in select municipal buildings, details of which will be made available at the City of Laval web site: click here.

The City of Laval has announced it is opening some water parks and other aquatic facilities beginning Thursday, in response to the heat wave sweeping through Laval and the greater Montreal region.

Access to these aquatic installations is subject to an online registration process, which is expected to be up and running soon. The city says it is insisting on this measure in order to maximize safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

All the same, the city is advising Laval residents to try and limit their outdoor public interactions during the ongoing pandemic, while observing safety precautions for the well-being of all, but especially children, senior citizens and those who are most vulnerable.

The city has announced that the following air-conditioned municipal buildings will be open as of June 20 for those seeking to cool off. Water, tables and chairs will be available, but that the usual COVID-19 sanitary precautions will be observed.

Laval declares a lawn watering ban until June 23

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Laval declares a lawn watering ban until June 23

Because of the current heat wave sweeping through the greater Montreal region, the City of Laval has declared a ban on the watering of lawns until midnight on June 23.

According to the city, the ban will be in effect all day and all night during this period everywhere in Laval. The city says the ban is necessary in order to ensure that needs for drinking water and water for firefighting are met.

The city says the ban will not apply to the watering of plants and vegetable gardens, as long as the watering is done with a hose equipped with an automatically opening and closing hand nozzle and it is moderate and in keeping with city regulations.

City offering to pick up old, unused refrigerators

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City offering to pick up old, unused refrigerators

With the July 1 moving day rapidly approaching and with sanitation on everyone’s mind during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Laval is reminding residents that it can pick up old refrigerators and similar household refrigeration units for free to see that they are disposed of safely and in an environmentally-friendly manner.

But first you’ll need an appointment. However, it’s as simple as calling 3-1-1 and saying you have an old refrigerator to be picked up. The unit should be left outside in a pre-determined place on your property, following which a crew from PureSphera, a city sub-contractor specialized in the disposal of fridges, will do the job.

The city reminds residents that refrigerators need to be disposed of by specialists, as they contain refrigerant chemicals and compounds that pollute the environment and contribute to greenhouse gases in the atmosphere while depleting the ozone layer.

More hand sanitizer warnings from Health Canada

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More hand sanitizer warnings from Health Canada

Health Canada has issued yet another advisory to Canadians regarding hand sanitizers that may pose health risks.

The warning comes following previous notices issued by the federal agency on other hand sanitizer products.

The latest advisory concerns hand sanitizers made with industrial-grade ethanol, which is not authorized for use in hand sanitizers, and may pose health risks.

This is the latest list of hand sanitizers on Health Canada’s watch.

ProductRecalling CompanyNPN or DINLot Number(s)Expiry DateDate Added
Biogel Groupe Savon Olympics, Inc.800986840D991 0D992 0D963 0D964 0E998 0E997 0E994April 2022    July 3, 2020
eSafeGroupe Enov, Inc.Unlicensed (no NPN or DIN on label)20-115 20-120 20-121April 2021July 3, 2020
20-125 20-126 20-181May 2021
Hand Sanitizer Alco-SanCrown Chemical Products, Inc.Unlicensed (no NPN or DIN on label)51420-21 51520-20Not printed on the labelJuly 3, 2020
Healthcare Plus Sanitizing Hand GelThe Color Group, Division of Canadian Custom Packaging  80002430024002 024012 024022 021032 024042 024072 024082 024092 024003           April 2022July 3, 2020
Manogel Constant America8009884604291 04292 04293 04295 04301 04321March 2022July 3, 2020
SanitagelJefo Nutrition, Inc.8009856707820R414 08520R414 08720R414March 2021July 3, 2020
09020R414 09320R414April 2021

Health Canada maintains a list of hand sanitizers that may pose health risks, so that Canadians can easily identify products they may have purchased and take appropriate action. Canadians are encouraged to check the list regularly for updates. For more information, including what Canadians should do, visit the online safety alert.

Quebec to harmonize parking fees at hospitals, public health institutions, beginning June 20

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Quebec to harmonize parking fees at hospitals, public health institutions, beginning June 20

Quebec Health and Social Services Minister Danielle McCann has announced that the CAQ government is establishing a standard schedule of parking fees at hospitals and other health care institutions across the province that will make the first two hours free and set a maximum rate ranging from $7 to $10 per day.

The change comes after some hospitals in Quebec, such as the McGill University Health Centre in Montreal, began charging up to $25 per day for parking shortly after the MUHC opened its principal site, the Glen Campus, in west-end Montreal in 2015.

The new rates will be applied at all Quebec Health Ministry institutions, including those belonging to the CISSS de Laval, such as the Cité de la Santé hospital and the Laval region’s CHSLDs (long-term care residences).

Cité de la Santé hospital on René-Laennec Blvd., will be benefiting from a $200,000 annual subsidy from the City of Laval to the Cité de la Santé Foundation over the next five years.

According to the health ministry, relatives of persons living in CHSLDs will also be offered free parking for two family members. As well, health service users who are regularly going for treatment, such as chemotherapy or dialysis, at a public health institution will be eligible for a preferential parking rate.

The provincial government has allotted $25 million to help the public health care establishments provide the parking at the new rates.

“The cost of parking shouldn’t be a preoccupation when someone wishes to visit or take care of a loved one living at a CHSLD,” McCann said in a statement.

“Thanks to this change, we are eliminating a significant financial barrier, which will help improve social and family bonds between persons residing in CHSLDs and their loved ones.”

CISSS de Laval expecting new patient attendants at CHSLDs by mid-July

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CISSS de Laval expecting new patient attendants at CHSLDs by mid-July

In order to meet an urgent need for support staff at Laval CHSLDs brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, officials at the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de Laval say they are expecting more than 300 new graduates from a training program for patient attendants to be on the job beginning in mid-July.

According to the CISSS, the 305 new workers will be deployed throughout the network of CHSLDs in Laval. The number of new patient attendants is greater than those who are currently working in Laval’s CHSLDs, CISSS de Laval management adds.

They say they are making special efforts to ensure that working conditions are conducive to the new patient attendants remaining in a highly challenging job.

Some basic facts:

 On Monday June 15, the 305 students began 275 hours of paid training.

 The new patient attendants are expected to help reduce impacts from a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic anticipated by this autumn.

 The Centre de services scolaire de Laval and the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board are managing the training programs for the candidates in French and English respectively.

 After completing training, the new patient attendants will be receiving an attestation of professional training (AEP), qualifying them to work in Quebec’s health care establishments.

Ottawa approves Bausch Health psoriasis drug to be produced in Laval

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Ottawa approves Bausch Health psoriasis drug to be produced in Laval
Laval-headquartered pharmaceutical giant Bausch Health will be manufacturing the first approved treatment for psoriasis in 20 years here in Laval.

Bausch Health, which has its global headquarters in Laval, has received commercial approval from Health Canada to market a new drug in Canada for the treatment of plaque psoriasis.

According to the company, Duobrii will be manufactured at Bausch Health’s Laval production facility and will be available in Canada and the U.S. by the end of this summer.

More than one million Canadians suffer from psoriasis, Bausch Health says, of which approximately 90 per cent have plaque psoriasis, a skin condition often resulting in very itchy red rashes with dry skin that can appear on any part of the body.

The company says Duobrii lotion is the first innovative topical treatment for this type of psoriasis to be approved by Health Canada in 20 years.

Health Canada issues update on hand sanitizers with health risks

Martin C. Barry
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Health Canada issues update on hand sanitizers with health risks

Health Canada is advising Canadians that the following hand sanitizers may pose health risks. For more information, including what Canadians should do, visit the online safety alert. 

Health Canada says it maintains a list of hand sanitizers that may pose health risks, so that Canadians can easily identify products they may have purchased and take appropriate action. Canadians are encouraged to check the list regularly for updates.

ProductRecalling CompanyNPN or DINLot Number(s)Expiry DateDate Added
Dash Vapes Hand SanitizerDashVapes Inc.Unlicensed (no NPN or DIN on label)1258969April 10, 2021June 11, 2020
IsogelLalema Inc.800989965900 0004May 13, 2021June 11, 2020
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